Overview
Increasingly, careers in the federal, state and local governments as well as nonprofit organizations and private sector businesses require an understanding of public administration, policy analysis, and public affairs, as well as law. The dual degree program between the Law School and the LaFollete School of Public Affairs offers a solid foundation for lawyers interested in these fields.
Possible Degree Combinations
- J.D. and Master's in Public Affairs and Administration
- J.D. and Master's in Public Affairs and Analysis
Areas of Study
Core courses required for both degree programs examine the
political and economic context of public policy and administration,
while helping students develop statistical and analytical skills.
Development of rhetorical skills is also an integral part of the
curriculum, so writing exercises and presentations are required in
most courses.
The Master's of Arts degree in Public Affairs and Administration
focuses on the study of public management. The Master's of Arts
degree in Public Affairs and Policy Analysis is for students
principally interested in providing research and analytic support
for public decision making. To facilitate the understanding of
program management for policy analysts, and policy analysis for
public administrators, the La Follete School encourages students to
take courses in both degree tracks. Both degrees also allow
students to develop areas of concentration and thereby allow a
choice of courses from a wide range of university departments.
Admission Procedures & Requirements
For current information about admission procedures and requirements, contact the La Follette School of Public Affairs.
The Robert M. La Follette
School of Public Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Madison
1225 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Phone (608) 262-3581, Fax (608) 265-3233
www.lafollette.wisc.edu
Contact: Student Services Coordinator
Faculty Advisor
For general advising or information, current or prospective dual degree students are encouraged to contact alum and faculty advisor:
Sarah Davis, JD, MPA
Clinical Assistant Professor of Law
The Center for Patient Partnerships
University of Wisconsin-Madison
975 Bascom Mall - suite 4311 (in the Law School)
Madison, WI 53706
Ph (608) 265-6267
Fax (608) 265-4332
Email: sdavis2@wisc.edu